Same Canoe Events are open to any food consumer – You! |
SNAP/EBT Coupons – Let’s Double Your Fresh Food Buying PowerThis pilot project has been completed and we will post information when further funding is available in 2017 |
• Learn about the Local Food System• Take a class at the Farmer’s Market or local School Garden• Go on a fun U-Pick Farm Tour• Farm-to-Fork Dining with Music• Grow Your Own Mushrooms• Recipe Contests• Discounts at local food cafes• Learn about Blue Zone longevity• Discover Polynesian Canoe Crop food recipes• Expand your Home Garden• Healthy Local Food Ferments• Dryland Taro Tour and Taro Burgers• Bokashi and Worms for Composting• Aquaponics and Vegan Veggies• Forest Garden Permaculture• Soil Regeneration Methods• Fresh Eggs and Cheeses• Thought Provoking Film Nights• Microgreens and Smoothies• Fresh Fruit Kombucha• Raw Veggie Noodle Making• Ono Grinds – Healthy Local Foods• Herbal Teas and Low Acid Coffee• Solar Dehydrating and Cooking• Make Tempeh, Tofu and Miso• Hawaiian Chocolate• Bee Magic and WellnessSign up for the Same Canoe Newsletter to learn dates and times for events. |
South Kona, North Kona, Ka’u and North Kohala Households using SNAP EBT cards can enroll to earn Buy One Fresh/Get One Local (2015) or Same Canoe (2016) food coupon tokens.
In 2015 it was a matching grant where each dollar in fresh produce purchased via EBT at any store or CSA on the Island could be matched, dollar to dollar, for up to $120 in food coupons redeemable at the:
In 2016, the Same Canoe program is offering on site enrollment and distribution of $30 in fresh produce coupons available day-of enrollment. A total of $60 is available through this enrollment ($30 per visit, two times total), plus participants can earn additional $10 fresh produce coupons for each food, wellness and nutrition demo they participate in. $120 combined coupon potential.
TO ENROLL use the reply box below or pick up an enrollment form at
HOW IT WORKS
Summer & Fall 2015 SNAP/EBT Households that present matching receipts can receive up to $60 in fresh food purchase tokens – plus more coupons for attending local food class & farm tour events. Attend great food demos, classes and workshops, get to know local farms and farmers, attend pick-your-own farm events, family farm-to-plate meals, purchase seeds and seedlings to grow your own garden, and discover delicious new recipes. There is a potential of $120 in free local food and learning experiences to enrich your household’s consumption of fresh, delicious locally grown foods.
Winter 2016 New for 2016, enrollment at Farmers’ Markets or select days at grocery stores earns participants $30 in coupons for day-of shopping. An additional $30 is available through the farmers’ markets. Single coupons are available for attending special events, up to $120 combined value. Coupons Valid through 2/15/2015
Funded by the USDA as a local food security pilot project; Developed and Managed by One Island’s Same Canoe Local Food Challenge operated by Heritage Ranch, Inc.
All events open to the community – Let’s Double It!
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Use the reply box below to ask for an enrollment form & get in the Same Canoe today!
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